Traveling through ancient times, I led my family to prosperity

"...Sister-in-law, do you really want to help with the family expenses?" Xu was a smart woman. She knew that in this family, perhaps what Sheng Xuan or Zhang said was not that important, but what Xiao Lan said was very important. What's more, she was going to get engaged to Shen Liu. What kind of family was the Shen family? Perhaps only Cui, an old woman who didn't understand the world, would not take it seriously. He was the general of the city and a royal relative. Xiao Lan had a relationship with such a person, which was really a shame for her ancestors. In addition, she was going to be the principal wife. A little girl from a peasant family was going to be the mistress of the Shen family. She found this matter incredible when she thought about it now...

Xiaolan's words can even influence Shengxuan Zhang and Xiaowen, which is enough to show Xiaolan's influence in this family.

Mrs. Xu smiled bitterly and said, "Now our family seems to have enough food and drink, but that's also where we don't spend money... I don't have any savings now, and I'm just worried that if something happens... If we need money, we'll be left with nothing... I won't hide it from Aunt San and Xiaolan, I have to make plans for Daya even if I don't plan for myself... Daya is not big now, but life is passing quickly... Besides, money is not that easy to save..."

What Xu said was right. Their family could barely make ends meet with the six mu of land they had. It was impossible to save money. Xu wanted to make money, firstly to have more money, and secondly to save some dowry for Daya.

Xiaolan likes hardworking and motivated people. Xu's words about making plans for Daya completely touched her. Parents love their children and plan for them in the long run. Xiaolan smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I'll give my sister-in-law an idea..."

Xu's face lit up with joy. She knew a little about how the Shengxuan family became prosperous. It had something to do with Xiaolan. "That's great. Everyone knows that Xiaolan is a little god of wealth. The idea Xiaolan came up with must be great..."

"What little god of wealth? I don't dare to be one. If sister-in-law makes fun of me like this, I won't say anything..." Xiao Lan said with a smile.

Zhang was also watching happily, "Girl, if you have any good ideas, just tell us now. You've made your sister-in-law so happy and anxious..."

"It's not a brilliant method, but it's definitely impossible to get rich quickly by doing this..." Xiao Lan said.

"I have never thought about getting rich quickly... It would be great if I could earn some money to supplement the family income..." said Xu.

"In that case, I'll tell my sister-in-law about it," Xiao Lan said, seeing that Xu was really trying to help the family, "I see that my sister-in-law's embroidery is so fine, which is rare in our area. I think it would be okay to sell your embroidery in the city... My idea is that if my sister-in-law has time, she can embroider some and then sell it in the city. The money she gets can naturally help the family."

"This is a good idea..." Although Xu said this, she looked a little hesitant.

Seeing Xu's hesitant expression, Xiao Lan knew what she was worried about. "Don't worry, sister-in-law, the things are embroidered. You don't have to worry about the rest. I'll let our shop in the county town take over your work and let them sell it... I think you have good needlework, and it would be a waste of your talent to embroider ordinary things... If you want to embroider big things well, you have to use good fabrics and threads... This is a big expense... Why not, the fabric and needlework will be provided by our shop, sister-in-law, you just need to embroider, and you can get the money immediately after handing the embroidery to the shop..."

This was a big red light for Xu. Xiaolan's shop provided Xu with fabrics and needles and thread, and was also responsible for the sales of embroidery. Xu only needed to wait at home, embroider the things, and she would get the money.

Xiao Lan is very willing to lend a helping hand to those who want to make progress and are willing to work hard to supplement the family income. When Xu heard Xiao Lan say this, her worries immediately disappeared. "This is a good feeling, this is a good feeling..." Xu said repeatedly.

Xu wanted to make money to supplement the family income. Maybe others would go to work in Xiaolan's tofu workshop or food shop nearby, but Xu was different. If Xu wanted to work in the tofu workshop or food shop, Cui would definitely not agree. Because Xu had to leave the old house to work, Cui would stop Xu from going on the grounds that she couldn't leave without someone around her. This happened before, and Cui told Xu that the family didn't need the money. If Xu went to work, there would be no one to do the housework. Although Sheng Nuo and Sheng Hong were at home and could help with some housework, Cui just wouldn't agree to Xu going out.

Zhang smiled and nodded, "This is a good job. You don't have to go out, worry, or show up in public. This is the most respectable job. With your embroidery skills, you will definitely make a lot of money..."

Mrs. Xu also smiled and said, "Sister Xiaolan is really thoughtful for me. This arrangement is really great... I have nothing to do right now... I have to ask Sister Xiaolan to come as soon as possible..."

Xiao Lan didn't wait for Xu to finish her words before she took over the conversation. "Since sister-in-law is willing, I will make arrangements. Sister-in-law, please take time to come over the day after tomorrow..."

Xu knew that since Xiaolan said so, she would definitely make arrangements for her. She thanked her repeatedly and said many nice things before leaving with Daya.

Zhang was going to pack some snacks for Daya, but Xiaolan stopped her. Xu had been sitting with them for a long time, and she didn't know how to explain to Cui when she returned. If they brought snacks for Daya, Xu would be embarrassed. Xiaolan asked the little maid to bring a purse and put some change in it, saying that it was for Daya to buy candy.

After seeing off Xu and Daya, Zhang sat on the kang for a long while without saying a word.

"Mom, what's wrong with you?" Xiao Lan asked when she saw that Zhang seemed to be worried.

Zhang thought about it and sighed, "Well, it's not a big deal. I just thought that the style of the Sheng family might change..."

"What family tradition?" Xiao Lan saw that Zhang seemed to be speaking from a feeling, so she asked, "Mother, are you saying this because of my sister-in-law?"

Zhang nodded. "The daughters-in-law of our generation have all been through hardships. We have to accept whatever the mother-in-law says. The daughters-in-law of your eldest sister-in-law's generation, even Pang Xiu'e, are different from us..."